Globo shifts schedule for Flamengo’s potential Brasileirão title match | OneFootball

Rede Globo decided to broadcast Flamengo's match after the Most Beloved opened a lead in the title race

Flamengo faces Atlético-MG this Tuesday (25), at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte, for the 36th round of the Brasileirão. With the chance of the Most Beloved being the 'early' champion of the national tournament, Rede Globo decided to change the schedule.

In short, the 'traditional' day for Rede Globo to broadcast games on open TV during the week is Wednesday. However, the network confirmed the broadcast of the Flamengo vs. Atlético-MG game, after the results of last Saturday (22), which changed the scenario of the final stretch of the Brasileirão.

What happened?

After the victory against Red Bull Bragantino, by 3 to 0, last Saturday (22), Flamengo reached 74 points in the Brasileirão. With that, the Rubro-Negro opened a four-point lead over Palmeiras.

This is because Palmeiras ended in a 0-0 draw with Fluminense also on Saturday (22). After being stuck at 70 points, the São Paulo club saw the Most Beloved open a four-point advantage.

Thus, Flamengo can secure the Brasileirão title on Tuesday (25). For this to happen, the Most Beloved needs to beat Atlético-MG, and hope for a defeat of Palmeiras against Grêmio, in Rio Grande do Sul.

What was the scenario?

In summary, until the weekend, the expectation was that the Brasileirão would be decided point by point until the 38th round. Meanwhile, due to contractual transmission rights issues, Globo will not be able to broadcast the Flamengo game in the final round.

This is because, if the champion's decision is left for the last round, the Flamengo vs. Mirassol game will have exclusive transmission by Amazon Prime Video, while the rival's match (Ceará vs. Palmeiras) will be broadcast by RecordTV.

Therefore, the Flamengo vs. Atlético-MG game became Globo's great opportunity to potentially broadcast the champion's celebration. Moreover, the anticipation of the round to Tuesday (25) is due to the logistics for the Libertadores final.

This is because Flamengo and Palmeiras return to the field next Saturday (29), when South America will meet the four-time champion of the Libertadores. The final, by the way, will have exclusive broadcast by Rede Globo, on open TV.

What are the details of the game?

With a chance to be champion with two rounds to spare, Flamengo faces Atlético-MG starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Tuesday (25). The match takes place at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte.

Besides Rede Globo, on open TV, Premiere, through pay-per-view, also broadcasts the Flamengo vs. Atlético-MG game. Finally, Coluna do Fla TV, on YouTube, also keeps track of all the details of the match that could crown the Most Beloved as the nine-time Brazilian champion.

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